---
title: "Installation of automated gates to a local school"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05610a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
---

# Installation of automated gates to a local school

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05610a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project to install automated gates at a local school in Gateshead has been completed. The buying organisation responsible for this project is Gateshead Borough Council, which falls under the public authority category of sub-central government. The project, categorised under the 'works' industry, aims to enhance security and safeguard students through the supply and installation of electric gates. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded as of 17th July 2025 to NORTH EAST AUTOMATION LIMITED. The contracting phase occurred between 7th July 2025 and 29th August 2025, with the contract signed on 19th June 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation and gate installations to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like NORTH EAST AUTOMATION LIMITED, based in Gateshead, are well-suited to compete for projects of this nature, especially considering their expertise in the installation of automated systems. Firms looking to grow should focus on developing competitive pricing strategies and maintaining high-quality standards, which align with the procurement method of direct award and below threshold contracts. This kind of contract could lead to future opportunities within the region for similar projects, fostering business growth in related fields.

## Notice

To supply and install automatic electric gates, to a local school, to improve the security and safeguarding of the students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040861-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,366 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421148 - Installation of gates

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040861-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040861-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northeastautomation.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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